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From: Marcel Moolenaar <marcel@xcllnt.net>
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Subject: Re: ia64 or i386 for IBM xSeries 346 ?
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On Jun 13, 2005, at 2:57 AM, =CDsak Ben wrote:

> Hi there.
>
> Which arch should i use ? Is the ia64 ready for prime time or should i=20=

> just
> stick with the i386 ?

FreeBSD on ia64 is not ready for prime time and I expect it will take
a while longer. There's simply not enough momentum right now to attract
developers and alpha/beta users. I'm still working on ia64 in the
background, but I've been enjoying other things as well. I don't feel
an urge or need to finish the major items on my todo list.

--=20
  Marcel Moolenaar         USPA: A-39004          marcel@xcllnt.net